WorksheetsNutrition and Health Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which nutrient class provides energy and supports cell structure?
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Water
One gram of fat provides:
2 kcal
4 kcal
7 kcal
9 kcal
The scientific method requires which of the following before acceptance?
Social media consensus
Peer review
Testimonials
Rapid publication
A hallmark of unreliable nutrition information is:
Multiple study references
Meta-analysis citation
Dramatic claims
Controlled experiment
Nutrients absorbed into the lymphatic system are primarily:
Glucose
Vitamins B & C
Amino acids
Long-chain fatty acids
The primary site of nutrient absorption is the:
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Liver
Which carbohydrate is a monosaccharide?
Lactose
Sucrose
Maltose
Glucose
Fiber is important because it:
Raises LDL
Increases blood pressure
Supports GI health
Increases trans fat
The glycemic index measures:
Blood pressure after meals
A food’s effect on blood glucose
Energy density
International labeling standards
Omega-3 fatty acids are highest in:
Beef
Chicken
Salmon
Whole milk
Which raises LDL the most?
MUFA
PUFA
Saturated fat
Omega-3 supplement
HDL is considered 'good' because it:
Carries fat to adipose tissue
Removes cholesterol from tissues
Increases triglyceride storage
Stores glycogen
Protein deficiency in adults may lead to:
Osteoporosis
Kwashiorkor
Hyponatremia
Hypoglycemia
The building blocks of protein are:
Monosaccharides
Amino acids
Fatty acids
Nucleotides
A vitamin that supports vision is:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Niacin
Vitamin D deficiency may cause:
Night blindness
Rickets
Scurvy
Goiter
Vitamin C is essential for:
Blood clotting
Collagen synthesis
Iron storage
Thyroid hormone
Folate deficiency in pregnancy increases risk of:
Metabolic syndrome
Neural tube defects
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Sodium primarily affects:
Heart rhythm
Thyroid hormones
Fluid balance
Vision
Which mineral deficiency causes anemia?
Calcium
Iron
Iodine
Fluoride
A goiter is caused by deficiency of:
Calcium
Sodium
Iodine
Potassium
The largest component of total energy expenditure is:
Physical activity
Thermic effect of food
Basal metabolic rate
Adaptive thermogenesis
A major contributor to obesity in the US is:
High parasite burden
High physical activity
Sedentary lifestyle
Mandatory fasting
A common outcome of chronic obesity is:
Night blindness
Hearing loss
Type 2 diabetes
Iron overload
Anorexia nervosa involves:
Bingeing only
Vomiting only
Restriction and fear of weight gain
Compulsive overeating
The '2-hour rule' in food safety means:
Cook food for 2 hours
Keep hot foods under 140°F
Discard perishable food left out >2 hours
Freeze meat for 2 hours before thawing
Poultry should be cooked to:
145°F
150°F
160°F
165°F
Ground beef must reach at least:
145°F
155°F
160°F
170°F
Long-chain fats enter circulation via:
Portal vein
Hepatic artery
Lymphatic system
Carotid artery
Trans fats are harmful because they:
Increase HDL
Lower LDL
Increase LDL and lower HDL
Improve vascular function
Carbohydrates provide how many calories per gram?
4
7
9
12
Which mineral supports strong bones?
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Iron
Excessive sodium may cause:
Hypoglycemia
Hypertension
Anemia
Thyroid swelling
The best indicator of hydration status is:
Weight
Urine color
Breath rate
Sweating
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
E
K
C
D
The recommended storage time for leftovers is:
1 day
2 days
4 days
10 days
Scurvy results from deficiency of:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
LDL levels increase most with high intake of:
Omega-3
Polyunsaturated fats
Saturated fats
Fiber
Essential amino acids are:
Synthesized by the body
Not required
Must be obtained from food
Found only in plants
The primary fuel source for the brain is:
Ketones
Glucose
Fatty acids
Cholesterol
